Mental Health and Substance Use

4 weeks ago


Kamloops, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time
A relief full time opportunity exists for a Mental Health Counselling & Treatment Clinician come and join the welcoming mental health clinical staff at the Lansdowne Mental Health Centre in Kamloops, B.C. This relief is until January 19, 2026 or return of the incumbent.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a self-directed candidate with past and/or current counselling experience, group facilitation experience, good working knowledge and experience in Mental Health & Substance Use, and general competency in concurrent disorders. The successful candidate will have extensive understanding and knowledge of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the client, their family and their community. The successful candidate will also have extensive knowledge of Indigenous communities and resources, ideally those in the Thompson area.

What we offer:

•Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
•Career Growth
•Employer paid training/education
•Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
•Medical Service Plan
•Employer paid insurance premiums
•Extended Health & Dental coverage
•Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
•Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The Counselling & Treatment Clinician functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) health care team and as a member of a specific MHSU multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to ensure that persons with serious acute mental health problems and / or problematic substance use issues have access to timely, responsive, evidence based short term treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services.

The Counselling & Treatment Clinician provides, at the advanced practice level, assessment, treatment, service coordination, and as required, urgent response to the most complex clients, frequently with co-occurring disorders, who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life.

The Counselling & Treatment Clinician functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are days and shift times are from 09:00 to 17:00 hours.

About this location/unit

Lansdowne Centre is one of Interior Health’s Mental Health Centres which provide many services including adult community support, adult short-term assessment and treatment, community residential programs, geriatric programs, crisis intervention, day and outpatient programs, addictions counselling, concurrent disorders services, group therapy, peer support, and after-hours mental health support.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team presents an opportunity for you to not only advance your professional journey but also to make a tangible impact within our organization and the broader community we serve.

By joining our IH team, you'll have the platform to leverage your skills and expertise for meaningful impact both professionally and personally. Your contributions will not only shape the future of our organization but also enrich the community, leaving a lasting legacy that extends far beyond the confines of the workplace.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

We strive to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. If you are an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community, apply today

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